Longmeadow Honors 18th-Century Enslaved Individuals with Ceremony

Longmeadow honors 18th-century enslaved individuals with ceremony

LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) - A ceremony to honor two enslaved individuals from the 18th century was held at the First Church of Longmeadow Thursday morning. New Urgent Care facility now open in Longmeadow These stones come as part of the Witness Stones project, and they not only show that slavery existed in Longmeadow, but also that it's a history that must be acknowledged. The project is a non-profit initiative that aims to restore the hist…

Former slaves' grave site in Lexington City Cemetery to be dedicated with new marker

Lexington residents have come together to plan a more respectful grave site for the 32 unnamed former slaves buried at Lexington City Cemetery.